What city is Wellington, New Zealand?

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, the national political center, the second largest city in New Zealand and the most populous capital of Oceania countries. Wellington District (including Cappitti, Bolivar, Hart Valley and Willa Lapa) is the third largest residential area in New Zealand, accounting for 65,438+065,438+0.3% of New Zealand's total population. Wellington, early translated as Wellington, covers an area of 266.25 square kilometers, with a population of 448,959 (in March 2006) and an urban population of 379,000 (in 2007). The temperature is between 13-20℃ in summer and 6- 1 1℃ in winter. The annual average rainfall is 1249mm, the time is UTC+ 12, and the daylight saving time is UTC+ 13. Wellington ranks 12 among the livable cities in the world (English-speaking city ranks fourth, 2007). Wellington Wellington is located in the south of North Island of New Zealand, the throat of Cook Strait, the center of the country and the transportation hub between the two islands. Wellington Wellington is also one of the best deep-water ports in the world. Wellington is surrounded by mountains on three sides, one facing the sea and the other surrounding Nicholson Harbor. Affected by the maritime climate, the weather is warm and sunny. Wellington is located in the fault zone. Except for a flat land near the sea, the whole city is built on the mountain. 1855 A major earthquake severely damaged the port, and now Wellington is rebuilt after 1948. Wellington is called "windy city" because it is close to the bay and has a high terrain. It is often attacked by sea breeze and windy most of the year. Wellington is the geographical, cultural and political center of New Zealand, with compact city, strong cultural atmosphere and full personality. The city is located between the port and the hill, so you can walk around the city within walking distance. The shops, cafes, transportation, accommodation and major scenic spots in the city are all concentrated in the city, so it is very convenient to walk. Visitors to Wellington can visit museums, historical sites and art galleries, including the famous Tipapa National Museum. As far as food and wine are concerned, this city is very pleasant. Evening entertainment includes professional theaters, live concerts, comedy performances and dance performances. When you come to Wellington, of course you will go sightseeing in the city. The Parliament Building of New Zealand is one of the most attractive places of interest here. It is open to the public in Wellington every day and can provide free explanations and visits for tourists. The parliament complex is located in the center of Wellington, and it is only a short walk from here to the National Archives, St Paul's Cathedral and the former government building (the second largest wooden building in the world). The main attractions are: Parliament Building, Government Building, Tomble Library, Botanical Garden, Old St. Paul's Church, Dominican Museum, National Art Gallery, victoria hill, Wellington Zoo, etc. If you want to leave the city and travel to the suburbs, you can realize your wish very conveniently. Visitors can take the cable car from Lamberton Wharf, and soon they can reach the Botanical Garden, which covers an area of 26 hectares and is full of exotic flowers and plants. There are many kinds of tree-lined paths full of native plants in the botanical garden. Walking among the flowers is refreshing. There are beautiful villages, charming beaches, well-developed national parks, grape plantations, elegant country hotels and family hotels near Wellington, which can make people who return to nature get their wishes. 1865, the capital of New Zealand moved here from Auckland. Wellington is the first capital in the world to draft a national welfare undertaking, and it is also a city that actively encourages Wellington to establish a national autonomous government. Now it is the national political, industrial and financial center, second only to Auckland's second largest port, the supply station of Eurasian ocean-going ships and the largest passenger port. At the southeast end of the city, there is a modern airport built by reclaiming sea and moving mountains. New Zealand flowers are often shipped abroad from here. The ancient buildings and museums here tell you the history of New Zealand and reproduce the tradition of New Zealand. Almost all the residents of Wellington are less than 3 kilometers away from the sea. You can walk from one end of the city to the other in 20 minutes. Wellington is the city with the largest number of cables in the world. Wellington has one of the fastest and largest optical fiber cable lines in the world, providing high-speed data conversion and network access for downtown business district. In Wellington, it is very pleasant to take a walk in the morning or evening to enjoy the seaside scenery. From Queen's Pier, stroll along the coast of Wellington, pass Te Papa and Chaffers Marina, and arrive at Oriental Bay. You will find rows of cafes and charming golden beaches along the way. In the past ten years, Wellington has developed hundreds of millions of New Zealand dollars at the seaside. After careful renovation, important historical sites have become lively seaside restaurants, such as Shed 5 restaurant and Dockside restaurant. Some old buildings have retained their original appearance and main structure, and their interiors have been transformed into apartments and Wellington City and Ocean Museum. Public places and sidewalks have been afforested, and visitors can feel the beauty of the harbor when they walk by the water. There is a footbridge from the city to the sea. The bridge is decorated with the works of local artists. Another bridge was just built last year, adding a good place to enjoy the seaside scenery. Wellington and Xiamen, China became sister cities on 1987; Wellington became a sister city with Japan in 1993; On May 10, 2006, Beijing and Wellington became sister cities.